Abstract
Traumatic ruptures of the patella tendon can be observed in sportsmen particullarly after local steroid applications due to jumper's knee syndrom. The therapy consists of a primary repair and reinforcement with resorbable or non-resorbable material. We report about a new technique for autogenous semitendinosus tendon augmentation of patella tendon ruptures. Using this operative method, an intensive early-mobilising rehabilitation and a fast return to sport are possible even in complete tears of the distal anterior extensor apparatus.
| Translated title of the contribution | New technique for semitendinosus tendon augmentation of traumatic patella tendon rupture |
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| Original language | German |
| Pages (from-to) | 36-38 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Aktuelle Traumatologie |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1998 |